LOTUS MOON MANDALA PART ONE

NO MUD, NO LOTUS Both suffering and happiness are of an organic nature, which means they are both transitory; they are always changing. The flower, when it wilts, becomes the compost. The compost can help grow a flower again. Happiness is also organic and impermanent by nature. It can become suffering and suffering can become happiness again.

— Thich Nhat Hanh, No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering

LOTUS MOON MANDALA PART TWO

If you remember from the Oracle Moon Mandala - the Taurus key words were:

Earth Body

My body is...

Envision the garden of your life

Engage your physical body

Stabilize your personal resources

Preparation + determination (with a bit of magic) for manifestation

May Moon Mandala Circle Call Replay

wallow: indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that creates a pleasurable sensation)

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Usually wallowing has a negative connotation - like feeling sorry for oneself or indulging in self-pity. However for this lunar cycle we are going to approach wallowing as something constructive. Imagine the relief an animal feels to roll in the mud - to cool down, to protect the skin from bugs and heat.

There is so much we hold on to. Wallowing in this way is a process to feel it and let it go.

Roll around in an unrestrained way on the floor, in a bed, in the grass or find some mud!! Moan and grown. Soak it all in, let it all out. This may feel totally ridiculous - good - do it until you start laughing!!!

Set a timer for 5 minutes. Start wallowing and see where it gets you! You may come out feeling refreshed and clean on the other side of the muck.

Cards for Taurus New Moon Cycle

Salmon and Alligator: Patience and perseverance will accompany you on your journey to healing and growing. The lessons of alligator teach you to take the time to digest the pleasure and pain of life so you can integrate the wisdom of your experiences.

Affirmation: I am coming home to myself, to my connection with the eternal truth that resides within.

Queen of Water (Cups): "Rise up my sister, rise up. We are the water the sacred cup.*" The healing waters bring emotional security so that you can be the change we wish to see in the world.

Affirmation: I am comfortable in my own skin. I love, cherish and nurture myself.

King (of Wands) (Fire): You hold the reigns of your mind - steer yourself through the landscape of your life. Your radiance will atract others to your quest. Who or what are you inviting on this journey?

Inquiry: How can I be confident in my own abilities and vision and not be closed off to others and resistance to change?

* lyrics by Ajeet Kaur

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